Providing A Message of God's Love through Jesus Christ
Our mission in Children’s Ministry is to make and mature followers of Jesus Christ during the formative childhood years.
Children’s Ministry provides learning experiences for children to know God’s love
We strive to make the children of our church family feel part of the total worship experience by helping them to understand the Sacraments – Baptism, Communion, and Worship.
We place emphasis on service and mission with explanations of how God is being served through things people do and say. Good Samaritan Shoeboxes are just one of the mission opportunities that our children enjoy every year.
Children are taught to gain an understanding of the Holy Spirit and have an increased understanding that God speaks to us through the Bible and in prayer. As regular attendance is encouraged, children come to know that their church has a special and safe place for them.
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Standard Programs
First Kids
Sundays at 10:30 AM
Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
Kids enjoy Bible stories, video, praying together, singing, and crafts.
First Kids Club
Wednesdays at 6 – 7:30 PM
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Children enjoy singing, games, mission projects, Bible study and prayer, and of course, pizza!
Wednesday night First Kids Club with be taking a break for the summer after May 7.
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2nd & 4th Sundays
10:30 am - 11:30 am
4th/5th Grade
The children will enjoy a time of socializing, devotion, service project and games.
Check-in at the welcome center and meet in the upstairs youth hall.
Little Shepherds Preschool
Three Months - Four Years
Our preschool program provides quality childcare and Christian instruction.
Parent Resources
We have compiled some free resources to help you grow in your relationship with God and with your kids.
FREE PARENT RESOURCES
SPECIAL EVENTS
Special events are offered during the year. These include our Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Children’s Christmas Workshop, Vacation Bible School, and the Third Grade Bible program.
Vacation Bible School
June 9-13, 2025
9:00 am – 12 pm
For all kids 4 years old to those who have completed 5th grade.
This year we will trek the tundra, and explore how easy it is to lose sight of what’s true in our wild world today.
There is a registration fee of $30.
Normal registration ends at 5 p.m. on Monday, June 2.
After June 2, there will be a late registration fee of $40. Late registrations will close June 6 at noon.
Contact Anna Butler at 686-7187 ext. 287 or email abutler@fpclakeland.org for further information.
REGISTER FOR VBS
Nursery Care
FPC offers a safe and secure nursery during our Sunday services and on Wednesday evenings. We have qualified childcare providers for children from infants to four years old. We provide each child with a safe, clean, loving environment, and the message of God’s love through Jesus Christ is always expressed. A minimum of two childcare providers are in each room, and children are never left unattended. Parents are notified by a text/phone call should there be an emergency. Our hope is that parents are assured that their children are well taken care of while they enjoy the worship service.
Nursery Care is available
Sundays 8 am - 12 pm
for infants - Age 4.